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“Books are not made to be believed, but to be subjected to inquiry. When we consider a book, we mustn't ask ourselves what it says but what it means...”
― The Name of the Rose
― The Name of the Rose
“Science is magic that works.”
― Cat’s Cradle
― Cat’s Cradle
“He wrapped himself in quotations - as a beggar would enfold himself in the purple of Emperors.”
― Many Inventions
― Many Inventions
“Sanity is a madness put to good uses.”
― The Essential Santayana: Selected Writings
― The Essential Santayana: Selected Writings
“You talk when you cease to be at peace with your thoughts.”
― The Prophet
― The Prophet
Classics Without All the Class
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Monika’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Monika’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
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